Many American homeowners have indicated that they would choose a smaller home if they were planning to move, and people moving to the Chicagoland Area are no exception. After all, a smaller home uses less energy and can help you save money on utilities and maintenance.
If you’re the owner of a small house you know that there’s a con to living cozy though, and that’s less storage space.
It’s not impossible to make room for small house storage, but it does require a little planning and creativity. Here are some smart storage ideas for small houses and tips on how to keep your residence tidy when you have limited storage space.
Recycle, Sell, or Toss Out Unwanted Items
Before you can even think about storage ideas for small spaces, it makes sense to unload all unwanted possessions to create more room. Is your garage filled to the ceiling with old toys, or your closet overflowing with clothes that no longer fit or are out of style?
You can hold a yard sale, donate items to charitable organizations, sell them online, or throw away whatever your town will accept. Doing a massive spring cleaning will not only make you feel good but will instantly make more space.
Give your small house a deep cleaning to uncover any clutter you want to part with.
Buy Furniture Meant for Small House Storage
Seek out functional furniture that features sneaky compartments, so it can do double duty as storage space. Beds that feature built-in bottom drawers, end tables that hide away books, and ottoman benches that open to reveal a compartment are just some of the many options available for small house storage.
Use Vertical Space
To reduce clutter on tabletops and kitchen counters, just look up. Your small house no doubt contains a lot of unused wall space that can be used for hanging spice racks, shelves, and boards that can hold to-do lists and office supplies.
Shrink-Pack Stored Clothing and Fabrics
Living in Chicago and the suburbs means having to own clothing for all types of weather. The problem is, what do you do when you don’t need hoodies in the summer or shorts in the winter?
There’s a variety of space-saving vacuum bags on the market that can reduce a bag of clothing to half its size. These bags use a vacuum cleaner hose to remove air easily and compress contents down. Use them to stow away clothing, linens, and other materials made of fabric to create more space.
Keep Your Home Clean
Stay proactive about removing clutter to prevent storage problems in the first place. Throw away junk mail the minute it arrives, recycle food containers, and toss out or recycle or pass along newspapers and magazines once they’ve been read.
Hiring cleaning services is another good way to keep your small home organized and clutter-free.
Consider Daybeds and Bunk Beds
These bed options are a small home’s best friend, as both offer more storage and general room space than a traditional bed.
Daybeds in particular, double as a compact sitting area to curl up with a good book while opening up space. Even if only one child is using a bedroom with a bunk bed, one of the levels can be used to store toys.
Get Your Free Estimate
If you live in the Chicagoland area, you have choices when it comes to cleaning your entire home, no matter if it’s big or small.
To help keep your home clean and maximize your storage, contact us for a free cleaning estimate with us today.
